Electrician (Facilities)

First Military Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

First Military Recruitment are seeking an Electrical Engineer (Facilities) in Cambridge to maintain electrical building services, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and support university facilities.

You will work as part of a senior team, handling risk assessments, testing and certification, and contributing to uptime with minimal disruption to teaching and research activities.

A recognised trade apprenticeship and City & Guilds qualifications are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Trade apprenticeship completed and recognised.
• City and Guilds Electrical Installation qualification.
• AM1/AM2 in Electrical Installation and 2382-18th Edition.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Maintain electrical building services to a high standard and ensure safety and regulatory compliance.
• Work solo and as a senior member of a multi-disciplinary first response team.
• Produce testing and certification documents for works undertaken.
• Advise and support the discipline supervisor on technical issues and maintain clear communications with the team.
• Carry out tasks through CAFM system and keep stakeholders informed on progress.

Skills

Electrical installation

Building services

Motor drive systems

Low voltage distribution

Power distribution systems

Inverter speed controls

Full UK driving licence

Education

Recognised trade apprenticeship

City and Guilds Qualification in Electrical Installation

City and Guilds 2382 - 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

BTEC HNC in Building Services Engineering

Job description

TF12 - Electrician (Facilities)

Location: Cambridge

Salary: £34,630 - $40,704

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an Electrical Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• To ensure that electrical building services are maintained to a high standard, comply with regulations, are safe and that emergencies are dealt with promptly.
• Will be expected to work alone and as a senior member of a multi-disciplined first response team, consisting of in-house engineers and specialist contractors. You will work on a variety of electrical & sometimes mechanical systems utilising your experience and knowledge of electrical systems.
• This role will support the wider university to deliver the very best in class facilities which maximise uptime and minimise disruption to any teaching and research activities.
• Leads by example with all health & safety requirements and activities including operating to discipline specific safe systems of work requiring specific permits to more day to day routine activities.
• Prepare risk assessments and method statements or other safety documents as required by the task.
• Perform system isolations and LOTO as required following processes and procedures.
• Ensures the work place is kept tidy and safe for self and others.
• Operate as part of a senior / skilled trade engineer.
• Produce any and all testing and certification documents for all works undertaken.
• Advise and support the discipline supervisor on all technical and compliance issues and concerns. Support the discipline Supervisor in the delivery of technical information to the wider team.
• Carry out all work allocated to them through the CAFM system in a safe and timely manner.
• Ensure the building users/stakeholders are kept fully informed of the status of job progress periodically until jobs are fully resolved.
• Respond appropriately to and prioritise allocated workload in collaboration with the control centre team.
• Supports the team Supervisor with coaching and mentoring of the technical and assistant team. Operate and communicate with the wider asset management teams to ensure clear communications are met.
• Inputs to the discipline Supervisor as needed on colleagues 1-2-1's and SRD's.
• Undertake any trade training needs to remain current and certified competent.
• Participate in the duty tech on-call rotation as a primary or secondary support function.
• Deputises for their Supervisor as required.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Recognised trade apprenticeship.
• City and Guilds Qualification in Electrical Installation.
• Achievement measurement (AM1&2) in Electrical Installation.
• City and Guilds 2382 - 18th Edition (or current) Wiring Regulations.
• BTEC HNC in Building Services Engineering (or equivalent).
• Low voltage electrical distribution equipment within sub-stations.
• General power distribution systems.
• Motor drive systems - including inverter speed controls.
• Full UK driving licence.